India-UK trade deal: These states and sectors may benefit most from tariff cuts; full list here
As India and the United Kingdom ink the comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), several states are poised to reap substantial economic benefits, according to ET.The deal eliminates tariffs and eases market access, unlocking new export opportunities across key sectors such as textiles, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, marine products, and handicrafts.The following outlines the key economic gains projected for major states under the India–UK trade deal, highlighting sectors likely to experience substantial export growth driven by tariff reductions and enhanced access to the UK market, as reported by ET.
Maharashtra
Key Benefiting Sectors: Engineering goods, Pharmaceuticals, ApparelNature of Expected Benefit: Higher exports of auto components, generic medicines, and garments from hubs like Pune, Mumbai, & Ichalkaranji
Gujarat
Key Benefiting Sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Engineering goods, Marine products Nature of Expected Benefit: Boost to pharma exports (Ahmedabad), chemicals (Surat & Bharuch), engineering (Rajkot), seafood (Veraval); MSMEs to benefit from easier UK access
Tamil Nadu
Key Benefiting Sectors: Textiles, Leather, Engineering goodsNature of Expected Benefit: Major gains in apparel (Tiruppur), leather (Vellore), auto parts (Chennai); improved price competitiveness in UK
Karnataka
Key Benefiting Sectors: Engineering goods, Electronics, PharmaNature of Expected Benefit: Bangalore-based machinery and electronics exporters to benefit; pharma units to expand exports
Andhra Pradesh
Key Benefiting Sectors: Marine products, TextilesNature of Expected Benefit: Substantial gains in shrimp and seafood exports from Visakhapatnam and Kakinada; textile units in Guntur region to benefit
Odisha
Key Benefiting Sectors: Marine products, HandicraftsNature of Expected Benefit: Improved access for seafood from Paradip and Balasore; potential for traditional crafts in UK market
Punjab
Key Benefiting Sectors: Textiles, Engineering goodsNature of Expected Benefit: Textile exporters in Ludhiana and auto parts manufacturers to benefit from UK duty elimination.
West Bengal
Key Benefiting Sectors: Leather goods, Processed food, TeaNature of Expected Benefit: Exports of leather items (Kolkata), Darjeeling tea, and packaged food items to increase
Kerala
Key Benefiting Sectors: Marine products, SpicesNature of Expected Benefit: Higher UK demand for shrimp, tuna and black pepper; exporters in Kochi and Alappuzha to gain
Rajasthan
Key Benefiting Sectors: Handicrafts, Gems & JewelleryNature of Expected Benefit: Exports of Jaipur’s jewellery and Jodhpur’s furniture and crafts to expand due to reduced tariffs
Delhi
Key Benefiting Sectors: Apparel, Engineering, JewelleryNature of Expected Benefit: MSMEs in Delhi NCR to gain from textile and jewellery exports; improved access to UK retailers
Haryana
Key Benefiting Sectors: Auto components, TextilesNature of Expected Benefit: Exporters from Gurgaon and Faridabad to benefit from UK’s zero-duty entry for engineering and textile goods
Uttar Pradesh
Key Benefiting Sectors: Handicrafts, Leather, ApparelNature of Expected Benefit: Boost to Moradabad brassware, Kanpur leather, and Noida apparel exports with FTA-driven duty elimination
